in need of a seamstress *teacher (Istanbul)

i really want to learn how to sew. it's one of my new year's resolutions. my mum is a very talented seamstress, however, she lives in the UK and can't help me right now. i specifically want to learn how to use a sewing machine, different stitching on different fabrics, using different fabrics, binding etc...you name it, i want to learn it. oh, and i'm a fast learner :)